Project Manager – Finance

Central Square Foundation; Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Square Foundation is seeking a Project Manager (PM) Finance in Delhi to oversee budgeting, MIS reporting, donor management, payables, and related financial activities for multiple projects. This role reports to the Head of Finance and collaborates with program teams to build robust processes and drive efficient financial operations.

The candidate should have 3-5 years of accounting experience, a bachelor's degree in business/finance, and strong knowledge of accounting principles.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting work experience as an individual contributor.
• Experience in the social sector is preferable.
• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• Strong command of accounting principles and concepts; Tally experience is compulsory.
• Good written and verbal communication; proficient in Excel and PPT.

Responsibilities

• Financial forecasting and managing assigned budget.
• Procurement process framework and vendor management.
• Review contracts with vendors and consultants; manage office costs.
• Conduct due diligence on partners/vendors.
• Ensure statutory, donor, and internal compliance.
• Maintain GAAP-based accounting records for projects/departments.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with supporting docs.
• Analyze variances, provide management insights and recommendations.
• Update Finance Manual and support finance and project teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance

Tools

Tally

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Project Manager (PM) Finance is an important role that involves interacting with program team members for 2-3 projects and their leaders along with sole responsible for 3-5 core functional activity in Finance function in CSF. The Project Manager will report to either project Lead or directly to the Head of Finance. Further, for the projects assigned to PM, he/ she is directly responsible for budgeting, MIS reporting, donor management, payables and other allied activities as part of managing the core financial aspect for assigned projects. This person will also assist and provide support to the Finance team as & when required to build robust, seamless processes, effectively driving operations across CSF.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

Accounting work experience of 3-5 years as an individual contributor and working in a team size of 5+ people. Experience in social sector is preferable.

A Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related discipline

Strong command and understanding of accounting principles, concepts, etc. and experience of working in Tally as an accounting software is compulsory.

Good written and verbal communication skills, with working knowledge of excel, ppt, etc.

Able prioritise, plan timelines and meet deadlines

Ability to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.

Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data, craft possible solutions, and recommend actions

Ability to build and maintain positive and collaborative relationships both within and outside the organization, including with colleagues, partners, foundations, grantees, and education product/service providers

Desired Qualities

High level of collaboration and consistent passion for work and a positive attitude

Self-Managed, highly motivated and ‘can-do’ attitude

Operating style suited to working in a small-organization setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued

Flexibility and collaboration skills

Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

Able to contribute positively as part of a team, helping out with various tasks as required

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Financial Forecasting and Managing assigned Budget

  • Quarterly review of Budget vs Actuals with reasons for variances beyond 5% documented for Head of Finance for projects assigned to PM

• Strengthen the procurement process framework comprising an empanelled vendor list, rate cards, verified track records
• Review contractual agreements between organisations and outside vendors and consultants, including managing and negotiating office and equipment costs
• Perform partner’s / vendor’s on-site review as part of due diligence
• Audit & Compliance

  • Ensure timely submission of data, preparation and smooth audit of accounts as per the details required by PL and lead the donors’ review, if advised to do so.

  • Ensure the legal and regulatory compliances across three pillars are well accounted and reported:

    • Statutory compliances: documents are filed and manage compliance with FCRA, Income Tax, GST, Professional Tax, Provident Fund, NPS, etc. and other laws and regulations

    • Donor compliances: Managing donor reporting by

      • recording and issuance of receipts,

      • donor reporting as per the agreed timelines & format

      • providing any other information as & when required

    • Internal compliances: Policy adherence, MIS reporting, etc.

• Manage and run functions of the accounting for projects / departments assigned including
  • Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Accounting Policies, and grant/contract requirements, and monitor the use of all funds
  • Prepare timely, accurate monthly, quarterly and annual internal/external financial and other meaningful ad hoc reports along with supporting documentation
  • Investigate and explain material variances, highlight trends for management, and provide recommendations
  • Update the Finance Manual on timely intervals

Support Finance team and various project teams with their financial queries

Support in a centralised contract management system for real-time visibility, self-serve access, and efficient administration